By Llywellenie Mpasa:
Victor Khamalatha emerged as the 2025 champion of the Blantyre Sports Club (BSC) Summer Tour Championship Tournament’s second edition after a nail-biting playoff against Gabriel Kambale.
The two-day championship saw Khamalatha, playing off handicap three, and Kambale, off handicap five, tied with a combined net score of 154.
The tension-filled playoff saw Khamalatha securing victory with three consecutive pars while Kambale managed two bogeys and a par, taking second place.
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Speaking after receiving his accolade, Khamalatha said he was happy to win this year’s championship.
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“I am thrilled to win this title. It was a tough battle and I am proud of my performance,” he said.
Chriss Kadzera, playing off handicap five, claimed bronze with a combined net score of 156.
The championship division featured 16 golfers competing over two days of stroke play.
In the Pro AM Division, six golfers contested three days of golf.
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Folindo Rodrick, with a handicap of 0, captured gold with a net score of 207, while Ganizani Lusho, handicap one, took silver (210).
Peter Lumbe, also handicap 0, won bronze with 211.
The A Division, featuring 40 golfers, saw Ignacio Kambale (H10) clinching gold with 159, Samuel Debwe (H12) taking silver with 164, and Douglas Kamwendo (H11) earning bronze, also with 164 (counted out).
In the ladies’ category, 12 golfers competed for over two days.
Sella Piringu (H28) won gold with 136, Ulemu Luhanga (H23) claimed silver with 146, and Zita Rodrick (H9) took bronze with 153.
B Division saw 17 golfers battling for honours, with Spector Gondwe (H21) winning gold with 124, George Yeannakis (H24) silver with 181, and George Damson (H21) bronze with 185.
Subsidiary prizes added excitement.
For the men, longest drive day 1 went to Honest Chirwa and day 2 to Chimwemwe Chimwaza. Nearest to the pin honours went to Madalo Matabwa (Day 1) and Chifundo Lingao (Day 2).
In the ladies’ category, Longest Drive winners were Satakwao Zuze (day 1) and Zita Rodrick (day 2) while Doreen Kavala claimed nearest to the pin.
The event was sponsored by United General Insurance Company Limited (UGI) and Pinnacle Financial Services.
UGI CEO Grant Mwenechanya said the tournament provided them with a platform to interact with clients and potential customers in a relaxed environment.
“We are delighted to be part of an event that brings together players, clients and enthusiasts in a fun and competitive environment. The BSC Summer Tour Championship reflects our commitment to supporting activities that foster community engagement and healthy lifestyles,” he said.
Pinnacle Financial Services CEO Douglas Kamwendo praised the event for promoting competitive golf in Malawi.
“It’s inspiring to see such talent and determination on display. We are happy to contribute to the success of this championship,” Kamwendo said.
